Immigration reform could create construction worker shortage 

Controversial immigration legislation currently under consideration in Congress could bring about a critical shortage of workers in the home-building industry, industry figures said.

"The home-building industry could be in danger of losing a significant portion of its labor force," if immigration reform doesn't include a guest worker program and a program to address illegal immigrant issues, according to spokesman Michael Strauss of the 225,000-member National Association of Home Builders.

Strauss was referring to legislation t

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